retfr8flyr
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I thought I would pass along what happened to me today for any new members that are new to ZT mowers, like I am. We have been getting so much rain, where I live, for the past 5 weeks that it's just not possible to let the ground dry out before cutting the grass. The best I can hope for is that the ground is not too wet. Well today I knew I had to get the yard done, as more thunderstorms were forecast for the evening. I am very new to my Raptor SD and using a ZT mower, it's my first. My back yard has one corner area with a slight slope into bushes and woods. I was being very careful making the turn in this area but it didn't help. I had heard and read all the warnings about loosing control but until it happens to you, you don't really expect it. Once your rear wheel starts sliding on a ZT mower you are just along for the ride, you have no control. I slid into an especially soft area and was stuck for good.
I haven't sold my old JD LT-170 yet, so I hooked it up to my SD and was able to get it out to where it would get some traction. This is only the third time I have used my SD and now I understand why they emphasize not getting near any drop offs in the manual. I just thought I would post this for a good laugh and maybe help another newbe to avoid the situation. I am also very glad I added the rear engine protector when I got my SD. I don't think the engine controls would have liked the bushes and trees they would have been in today.
I haven't sold my old JD LT-170 yet, so I hooked it up to my SD and was able to get it out to where it would get some traction. This is only the third time I have used my SD and now I understand why they emphasize not getting near any drop offs in the manual. I just thought I would post this for a good laugh and maybe help another newbe to avoid the situation. I am also very glad I added the rear engine protector when I got my SD. I don't think the engine controls would have liked the bushes and trees they would have been in today.